Azerbaijan's Rich Heritage: Baku Tour

After bag and check-in procedures at Istanbul Airport International Departures terminal, departure to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, with Turkish Airlines flight TK340 at 12:05. Arrival in Baku at 15:50 local time.

Upon arrival, we start the panoramic Baku city tour, where we will have our first acquaintance with the city by our private bus waiting at the airport. Important points discovered panoramically:

• The dazzling Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center with its modern architecture
• The peaceful atmosphere of Venice Park
• Baku Boulevard stretching along the coast
• Impressive Flame Towers
• Meaningful Turkish Martyrs' Memorial
• Carpet Museum
• National Assembly Square

After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. After settling into our rooms, free time. Overnight at our hotel.

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We meet in the lobby at the time communicated by our guide. After meeting, we set out for the lunch-inclusive "Absheron Peninsula & Ateshgah & Yanardag & Shopping Tour."

Our first stop is the Ateshgah Temple, considered one of the sacred centers of Zoroastrianism. This special place, known for the legend of the "Eternal Flame", still carries the mystical atmosphere of the past.

Afterwards, we visit Yanardag, one of nature's extraordinary wonders. In this region, where natural gas rising from underground has burned for centuries without ever extinguishing, it is one of the symbols of Azerbaijan, which Marco Polo described as the "Land of Fires".

After returning to Baku, we have lunch at the designated restaurant, and in the last part of the day, we head to Port Baku/Crescent Mall, the address of shopping. Stores of world-famous brands, modern restaurants, and a pleasant atmosphere await you. Here, we will have free time for shopping and relaxation.

After the tour, return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. We meet in the lobby at the time communicated by our guide. After meeting, we will carry out the "Gobustan & Mud Volcanoes and Heydar Aliyev Museum Tour."

The first stop of our tour is Gobustan, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and bears traces of prehistoric times. This open-air museum-like area on the Caspian Sea coast sheds light on thousands of years ago with its rock carvings and illustrated stones.

Afterwards, we closely observe the Mud Volcanoes, which are found intensely in Azerbaijan and only in certain regions of the world. The live geological movements will fascinate you with this unique natural phenomenon.

In the afternoon, we return to Baku and visit the architectural masterpiece of modern Azerbaijan, the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. This iconic building, created by world-famous designer Zaha Hadid, attracts attention both with its exterior and the exhibitions inside. In addition to Heydar Aliyev’s personal belongings, ethnographic and archaeological collections are also found inside the cultural center.

After the tour, return to our hotel.

Extra: In the evening, for guests who wish, our guide will organize an extra "Azerbaijan Night with Dinner" (80 EUR, per person). This enjoyable night, where we will experience local flavors and Azerbaijani culture accompanied by traditional music, will remain an unforgettable memory from your trip.

After the tour, return to the hotel. Overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will vacate our rooms and complete the check-out procedures. We will meet in the lobby at the time communicated by our guide, and then start the "Baku Old Town & Surahani Ship Museum Tour."

On this tour, we will first visit the Surahani tanker, which played an important role in the history of Azerbaijan’s oil transportation by sea and was converted into a museum in 2017 with comprehensive maintenance and repair. Various innovative solutions were applied in the halls of the 123.5-meter-long and 4696-ton Surakhani tanker museum. Topics to learn here:

• The history of the Caspian Sea
• Oil production in Absheron
• The development of maritime transport
• Ships and maritime giants counted among the world’s firsts
• Navigational facilities, an integral part of maritime transport
• Sea knots with nearly 5,000 years of history
• Equipment used to operate ships

After our museum visit, we take a journey among the stone streets in the historic Old City (İçəri Şəhər) area and see these important buildings up close:

• Maiden Tower
• Shirvanshah Palace
• Miniature Book Museum
• Historic baths

Finally, free time at Nizami Street, one of Baku’s liveliest spots, reminiscent of Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, formerly known as Targovi, now called Nizami Street (free time).

After the free time, we will meet at the time communicated by our guide and head to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, we will complete passport and luggage procedures and depart for Istanbul at 20:50 with Turkish Airlines flight TK335. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:05 local time and end of the tour.